November 29, 2012, 7:54PM

By Ben Wallace In the annals of civil rights era violence, one Louisiana case proved especially brutal because of its seeming randomness and almost choreographed nature. But recently released FBI records demonstrate the terror of white on black attacks -- and the relative impunity in which those attacks often were carried out. It was during the waning hours of... Full story »

November 29, 2012, 7:38PM

After Hurricanes Isaac and Sandy led to hundreds of deaths, swept away homes and possessions and ravaged the nation's infrastructure, the 2012 hurricane season officially ends on Friday. Those storms proved that, despite not being labeled a "major hurricane" - a Category 3 or higher on the Saffir/Simpson Scale - they still could cause unprecedented major damage. Full story »

November 29, 2012, 6:03PM

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's recent education overhaul was in court for a second day Thursday, where officials from the Department of Education were questioned by lawyers for each side. Also, in an unexpected twist, presiding Judge Timothy Kelley of the 19th Judicial Court in Baton Rouge revised earlier statements he'd made in which he said he would rule whenever closing... Full story »